Denmark will face Portugal and Norway in the League of Nations in the coming days. Alexander Bah spoke not only about the confrontation with Schjelderup, but also against Samuel Soares and Palhinha.
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12/11/2026
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Alexander Bah is returning to the selection of Denmark and in this regard he gave an extensive interview to the Danish newspaper this Thursday Tipsbladet, in which, among other topics, ensures that he is fully capable of severe injury to the knee ligaments and ready to make his contribution in the games facing Portugal and Norway to the League of Nations.
“It was no fun having to refuse the summons last time. It is never pleasant to fail selection commitments. There's been a lot of games I wish I had, but my body wouldn't let me. Fortunately, I am back and it makes me very happy”, started by saying the Benfica side.
“It has always been a childhood dream. After a knee injury like the one I had, you never know if it's possible to go back to the same level. That's when I realized even more what selection means to me. I can't wait for the day my kids are grown up enough to tell them that I represented the Danish team. It means a lot to me,” he said.
In the next few meetings, Bah will have teammates at Benfica. In addition to the Portuguese João Palhinha and Samuel Soares, the Danish will have the Norwegian Andreas Schjelderup.
“I have spoken to both Norwegians and Portuguese and we have discussed this concentration a lot. I'm very excited. There's a lot at stake. When we return to the club after these internships, it is important to have the right to provocation”
Invited to anticipate the very particular duel with Schjelderup, since the two play on the right side, Alexander Bah left a little provocation to his colleague.
“I can usually control it in training [laughs], but he’s an incredibly talented player. It's a headache for any defense and it'll be for me too. Still, it will be fun ", stressed.
Closing the conversation, Alexander Bah also highlighted the special link he holds with the Scandinavian players of the red squad. The Danish arrived at the Club of Light in the summer of 2022, the same year that Aursnes was hired, and six months before the arrival of Andreas Schjelderup in January of the following year.
“ We're very close. Freddy arrived at the same time as me and we've been together for four and a half years. Schjelderup arrived six months later. We've all been here a long time. Denmark and Norway have many similarities and that brings us very close. It's almost like having another Dane at the club, something that shouldn't be taken for granted. It’s really very good”, he concluded.
At the close of the League of Nations group phase, Denmark plays Saturday against Portugal, in the Braga Municipal Stadium, in a game that starts at 7:45 p.m. (Time of Continental Portugal). The following Tuesday plays at home with Norway, also from 7:45 p.m.